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Dripping Overflow Pipe
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I have a dripping overflow pipe, not a constant drip/flow. Its a newish house (around 2yrs old). There is no cistern tank in the loft (so is this mains water fed?). I've checked all 3 toilets to see if any of the ball cocks need adjusting (2 have no overflow and the 3rd is fine). So I'm at a loss as to what is causing the overflow (as you can tell I know nothing about plumbing). Please help? Thanks in advance! |
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JulesH formulated on Monday :
I have a dripping overflow pipe, not a constant drip/flow. Its a newish house (around 2yrs old). There is no cistern tank in the loft (so is this mains water fed?). I've checked all 3 toilets to see if any of the ball cocks need adjusting (2 have no overflow and the 3rd is fine). So I'm at a loss as to what is causing the overflow (as you can tell I know nothing about plumbing). Please help? Overflow pipes normally exit at just a little lower than the tank or cistern they happen to serve. You made mention of the level at which the dripping overflow pipe is situated, but it should be fairly obvious to trace back to its source. -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk |
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JulesH wrote:
Hi, I've checked all 3 toilets to see if any of the ball cocks need adjusting (2 have no overflow and the 3rd is fine). 2 have no overflow? I think not! Have another look! -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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The Medway Handyman wrote:
JulesH wrote: Hi, I've checked all 3 toilets to see if any of the ball cocks need adjusting (2 have no overflow and the 3rd is fine). 2 have no overflow? I think not! Have another look! I think he means they have no overflow going to the outside, some overflow directly into the pan. |
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On Mon, 01 May 2006 23:07:11 GMT, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote: |JulesH wrote: | Hi, | I've checked all 3 toilets to see if | any of the ball cocks need adjusting (2 have no overflow and the 3rd | is fine). | |2 have no overflow? I think not! Have another look! Modern Toilets do no have a separate overflow. Mine overflows into the toilet bowl. -- Dave Fawthrop dave hyphenologist co uk Google Groups is IME the *worst* method of accessing usenet. GG subscribers would be well advised get a newsreader, say Agent, and a newsserver, say news.individual.net. These will allow them: to see only *new* posts, a killfile, and other goodies. |
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Thanks for the response so far.
Yes I did mean that the tiolets had no external overflow. With regards to the situation of the overflow pipe, it's not obvious to trace it back (well to me anyway). It's a town house and the overflow pipe is on the side wall about a foot from the ground. The hot water tank is on the first floor. If it is condensation from the hot water tank, what can I do about it? Thanks again. |
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On 1 May 2006 23:34:55 -0700 someone who may be "JulesH"
wrote this:- With regards to the situation of the overflow pipe, it's not obvious to trace it back (well to me anyway). It's a town house and the overflow pipe is on the side wall about a foot from the ground. The hot water tank is on the first floor. Is the overflow pipe near a boiler? Does the pipe stick straight out of the wall, or is it bent back on itself so it faces the wall? -- David Hansen, Edinburgh I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54 |
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JulesH wrote: With regards to the situation of the overflow pipe, it's not obvious to trace it back (well to me anyway). It's a town house and the overflow pipe is on the side wall about a foot from the ground. The hot water tank is on the first floor. Condensate drain from condensing boiler? -- *I'm planning to be spontaneous tomorrow * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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The overflow pipe sticks out and bends down (with a kind of cage around
it). The other side of the wall is the sitting room. hot water tank is on the first floor, against the same wall. |
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The boiler is in the kitchen against the back wall of the house. Not
sure about a gauge, will need to check when I'm home. thanks |
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The boiler is in the kitchen against the back wall of the house. Not
sure about a gauge, will need to check when I'm home. thanks It is more the relative locations that I'm interested in. I don't know where the outlet pipe is. Christian. |
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"Phil L" wrote in message
. uk... The Medway Handyman wrote: JulesH wrote: Hi, I've checked all 3 toilets to see if any of the ball cocks need adjusting (2 have no overflow and the 3rd is fine). 2 have no overflow? I think not! Have another look! I think he means they have no overflow going to the outside, some overflow directly into the pan. But then again any Handyman worth his salt would know that!!! John P.S. Overuse of exclamation marks, is to keep up with the Handymans obvious liking of them!!! |
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May be lost in all the posts above, but mentioned the overflow is on
the side of the house, foot above ground level. boiler on the back wall. water tank on the side (same as overflow pipe), but on the first floor. hope that helps. |
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John wrote:
P.S. Overuse of exclamation marks, is to keep up with the Handymans obvious liking of them!!! I bought a job lot cheap, don't like to waste them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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John wrote:
I think he means they have no overflow going to the outside, some overflow directly into the pan. But then again any Handyman worth his salt would know that!!! I only said overflow - not where it overflowed ..... An overflows an overflow !!! !!!! !!!! -- Dave! The Medway Handyman! www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message
. uk... John wrote: I think he means they have no overflow going to the outside, some overflow directly into the pan. But then again any Handyman worth his salt would know that!!! I only said overflow - not where it overflowed ..... Please don't try to cover up your ignorance! The OP said "(as you can tell I know nothing about plumbing)" so instead of trying to score cheap points, you should have explained the use of now common place internal overflows An overflows an overflow !!! !!!! !!!! Precisely and YOU should have explained how to look for one, internal or otherwise. Or do you not know how to determine the difference? I think not! I bet you just lift the cistern lid and if there is no outlet pipe say something like "Amah, it's one of those new internal overflow jobbies", without knowing whether it is or not! It may be an old 'external' overflow type that has been plumbed in incorrectly, but I doubt you would know how to tell! As has been pointed out a few times to you now, anybody can have a 'flashy' web site and a screwdriver, advertise themselves as a Handyman for paid work, but do the REALLY know what they are doing, and expecting the public to pay for? In view of some of your questions posted on here I think you have started to run before you can walk!!!!! I do not want to, and will not, get into a war of "My drills bigger than you drill" etc, only you know if you're OK doing what you do (and charging for it), but just think about the questions you are asking advice on when you are trying to gain payment from the answer! After all this is a DIY group and there are many forums around patronised by 'professional's' Cheers John Dave! The Medway Handyman! www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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John wrote:
Please don't try to cover up your ignorance! The OP said "(as you can tell I know nothing about plumbing)" so instead of trying to score cheap points, you should have explained the use of now common place internal overflows Cheap points? Since the OP stated he knew nothing about plumbing it's entitely possible that he could have missed an external overflow. As has been pointed out a few times to you now, anybody can have a 'flashy' web site and a screwdriver, advertise themselves as a Handyman for paid work, but do the REALLY know what they are doing, and expecting the public to pay for? In view of some of your questions posted on here I think you have started to run before you can walk!!!!! And I think you have no sense of humour at all. There seem to be certain members of this group who suffer from the British disease of slagging off anyone trying to get on in life. Perhaps it's jealousy. Whatever, attacking my use of exclamation marks seems somewhat strange. I'd dispute that my site is 'flashy'. It's open, clear and informative IMO. It's been checked by Trading Standards to ensure there are no false claims or misleading information. It reccommends other tradesmen for work I cannot do. It's the year 2006. It isn't 'flashy' having a website, simply modern. I do know what I'm doing thank you - and I'm smart enough to ask those more knowledgeable than I when I don't. I do not want to, and will not, get into a war of "My drills bigger than you drill" etc, only you know if you're OK doing what you do (and charging for it), but just think about the questions you are asking advice on when you are trying to gain payment from the answer! Thank you I'm doing fine. Questions are a double edged sword John. My asking a question and gettting positive helpful answers adds to the knowledge of others and can be of general interest. I also supply answers in areas where I have lots of knowledge & expertise - see the Pressure Washer FAQ for example. And if I gain knowledge & experience in a particular area due to my gainful employment I'll be happy to share that if it helps anyone. -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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The Medway Handyman wrote: Whatever, attacking my use of exclamation marks seems somewhat strange. It's considered to be bad taste in newsgroups rather the same as using caps. -- *Prepositions are not words to end sentences with * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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